Deputy Special Districts Administrator I/II

Under general direction, the incumbent assists with planning, organizing, directing, and managing the special districts administration (special districts) functions, operations, and services. This includes providing day-to-day direction and management for water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants, as well as developing and administering contracts and ensuring regulatory compliance. They also handle special assignments as directed by the Special District Administrator and perform related duties as assigned. DEPUTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR I Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Education and Experience: PATTERN 1:  Five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory position.  And EITHER Possession of a valid California Grade D2 Distribution Operator Certificate, and a valid California Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate; or Possession of a valid California Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is required.  The ability to obtain all three (3) certificates within one (1) year from date of appointment is required.  PATTERN 2: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, sanitary engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. AND Two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least one (1) year in a management or supervisory position. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. DEPUTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR II Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Possession of current and valid registration as a Professional Engineer from the State of California, or the ability to obtain registration by reciprocity within six (6) months from date of appointment. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or Sanitary Engineering or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory position. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. This is not exhaustive of all job responsibilities. For more details, please refer to the link provided below. To view the complete job description visit The information presented in job postings, job descriptions, or recruitment materials does not form a legally binding contract, either explicit or implicit. Benefits may differ among different employee groups. The details provided in these materials are subject to change or cancellation without prior notification. Prospective employees of the County of Lake must undergo the County's pre-employment medical review program upon receiving a conditional job offer before assuming their position with the County. Applicants may substitute relevant experience and/or education at a 2 to 1 ratio to fulfill minimum qualifications. For further details, individuals should reach out to the Human Resources department. ADA Accommodations Individuals in need of accommodation during the application and/or selection process under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) should reach out to County of Lake Human Resources at (707) 263-2213. The County is an Equal Opportunity-Affirmative Action Employer Veteran's Preference DEPUTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR I DEFINITION Under general direction, assists with planning, organizing, directing, and managing the special districts administration (special districts) functions, operations, and services; provides day-to-day direction and management for water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; develops and administers contracts; ensures regulatory compliance; performs special assignments as directed from the Special District Administrator; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This management classification has responsibility for assisting with the management and direction of Special Districts operations, functions, and services. The incumbent serves as the day-to-day manager for the water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants. This classification is distinguished from Deputy Special Districts Administrator II in that incumbents are not licensed Civil Engineers. If incumbents become licensed Civil Engineers, they will be eligible for promotion to the Deputy Special Districts Administrator II classification. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Special District Administrator. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. * Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff through subordinate managers and/or supervisors. * Recommends selection of staff; provides for training and development; conducts performance evaluations; and administers discipline, as required. * Assists with developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies, and practices; develops work processes and sets standards. * Assists with preparation and control of the department's budgets; monitors/approves expenditures and revenue; administers and oversees contracts and procurement activities. * Assists with the planning, organizing, directing, and managing the functions, operations, services, and activities of special districts. * Oversees the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; approves change orders. * Identifies and secures funding sources; develops and administers grants. * Collaborates with regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance of special districts operations. * Assists with preparing contracts; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of consultants. * Provides expertise and consultation to County staff and management. * Maintains current knowledge of legislation, practices, and case decisions regarding department functions. * Interprets policies and regulations for the public; responds to/resolves difficult or complex inquiries and complaints. * Reviews, develops, and prepares reports for the state and/or other regulatory agencies. * Represents the department and serves as the liaison to the public, community organizations, and other government agencies; attends regional and state meetings; provides information and delivers presentations as needed. * Performs special assignments for the Special District Administrator. * Regularly travels to various off-site locations to support business operations. * Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. * Principles and practices of leadership. * Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures related to the operations of public utilities and water and wastewater systems. * Theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and the application thereof to special districts engineering. * Principles, practices, and methods of water distribution and treatment system, sewage system, and wastewater treatment plant maintenance, operations, and construction. * Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control. * Principles, techniques, and practices of effective project administration. * Principles and practices of water conservation. * Principles and practices of energy use and efficiency. * Proper inspection methods and procedures. * Research and statistical methods. * Principles of contract and grant development and administration. * Applicable business equipment, databases, and software applications. * Customer service principles and techniques. * Written and oral communications skills. * Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. * Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. * Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: * Assist with planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the functions, operations, and services of special districts. * Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. * Assist in the development and administration of budgets, grants, and contracts. * Perform a variety of complex professional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems and wastewater treatment plant, construction, and maintenance. * Oversee the gathering and maintenance of data. * Oversee and prepare clear, concise reports, including engineering reports. * Effectively represent special districts with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. * Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. * Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Education and Experience: PATTERN 1: Five (5) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory position. And EITHER Possession of a valid California Grade D2 Distribution Operator Certificate, and a valid California Grade T2 Water Treatment Operator Certificate; or Possession of a valid California Grade 2 Wastewater Treatment Plant Operator Certificate is required. The ability to obtain all three (3) certificates within one (1) year from date of appointment is required. PATTERN 2: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with major coursework in civil engineering, sanitary engineering, or a closely related engineering discipline. AND Two (2) years of full-time increasingly responsible experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least one (1) year in a management or supervisory position. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect. DEPUTY SPECIAL DISTRICTS ADMINISTRATOR II DEFINITION Under general direction, assists with planning, organizing, directing, and managing the special districts administration (special districts) functions, operations, and services; provides day-to-day direction and management for water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; develops and administers contracts; ensures regulatory compliance; performs special assignments as directed from the Special District Administrator; and performs related duties as assigned. DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS This management classification has responsibility for assisting with the management and direction of Special Districts operations, functions, and services. The incumbent serves as the day-to-day manager for the water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants. This classification is distinguished from Deputy Special Districts Administrator II in that incumbents are not licensed Civil Engineers. The incumbent in this management position serves at the pleasure of his/her appointing authority, which means the employment relationship is at-will, and that the County of Lake or the employee may terminate the relationship at any time, with or without cause. SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED Receives general direction from the Special Districts Administrator. Exercises supervision over professional, technical, and administrative support staff. EXAMPLES OF ESSENTIAL DUTIES Class specifications are intended to present a descriptive list of the scope of duties performed by employees in this class and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. * Plans, organizes, assigns, supervises, reviews, and evaluates the work of staff through subordinate managers and/or supervisors. * Recommends selection of staff; provides for training and development; conducts performance evaluations; and administers discipline, as required. * Assists with developing and implementing department goals, objectives, policies, and practices; develops work processes and sets standards. * Assists with preparation and control of the department's budgets; monitors/approves expenditures and revenue; administers and oversees contracts and procurement activities. * Assists with the planning, organizing, directing, and managing the functions, operations, services, and activities of special districts. * Oversees the planning, design, construction, and maintenance of water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; approves change orders. * Identifies and secures funding sources; develops and administers grants. * Collaborates with regulatory agencies to ensure regulatory compliance of special districts operations. * Assists with preparing contracts; directs, coordinates, and reviews the work of consultants. * Provides expertise and consultation to County staff and management. * Maintains current knowledge of legislation, practices, and case decisions regarding department functions. * Interprets policies and regulations for the public; responds to/resolves difficult or complex inquiries and complaints. * Reviews, develops, and prepares reports for the state and/or other regulatory agencies. * Represents the department and serves as the liaison to the public, community organizations, and other government agencies; attends regional and state meetings; provides information and delivers presentations as needed. * Performs special assignments for the Special District Administrator. * Regularly travels to various off-site locations to support business operations. * Performs related duties as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS Knowledge of: * Principles and practices of employee supervision, including work planning, assignment review and evaluation, discipline, and the training of staff in work procedures. * Principles and practices of leadership. * Federal, state, and local laws, rules, regulations, ordinances, policies, and procedures related to the operations of public utilities and water and wastewater systems. * Theories, principles, and practices of civil engineering and the application thereof to special districts engineering. * Principles, practices, and methods of water distribution and treatment system, sewage system, and wastewater treatment plant maintenance, operations, and construction. * Principles of budget preparation and expenditure control. * Principles, techniques, and practices of effective project administration. * Principles and practices of water conservation. * Principles and practices of energy use and efficiency. * Proper inspection methods and procedures. * Research and statistical methods. * Principles of contract and grant development and administration. * Customer service principles and techniques. * Written and oral communications skills. * Proper English spelling, grammar, and punctuation. * Computers and software programs (e.g., Microsoft software applications) to conduct research, assess information, and/or prepare documentation. * Principles and techniques for working with groups and fostering effective team interaction. Ability to: * Assist with planning, organizing, managing, and coordinating the functions, operations, and services of special districts. * Select and supervise staff, provide training and development opportunities, ensure work is performed effectively, and evaluate performance in an objective and positive manner. * Assist in the development and administration of budgets, grants, and contracts. * Perform a variety of complex professional engineering work in the preparation of plans, designs, and specifications for water treatment and distribution facilities, sewage systems and wastewater treatment plant, construction, and maintenance. * Oversee the gathering and maintenance of data. * Oversee and prepare clear, concise reports, including engineering reports. * Effectively represent special districts with the public, community organizations, boards, commissions, and other government agencies. * Regularly work well under pressure, meeting critical deadlines. * Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. * Utilize a computer, relevant software applications, and/or other equipment as assigned to perform a variety of work tasks. * Establish, maintain, and foster positive and effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Licensing and Certifications: Possession of, or ability to obtain, an appropriate valid California Driver's License. Possession of current and valid registration as a Professional Engineer from the State of California, or the ability to obtain registration by reciprocity within six (6) months from date of appointment. Education and Experience: Equivalent to a Bachelor's degree from an accredited four-year college or university with a major in Civil Engineering or Sanitary Engineering or a closely related field. AND Two (2) years of full-time experience in planning, development, construction, operations, and maintenance of water distribution and treatment systems, and/or sewage systems, and wastewater treatment plants; and at least two (2) years in a management or supervisory position. Additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted. WORKING CONDITIONS, ADA, AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS The County of Lake is an equal opportunity employer and will comply with its obligations under the law to provide equal employment opportunities to qualified individuals with disabilities. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Incumbents generally work in a typical office environment with adequate light and temperature. There may be occasional exposure to extreme temperatures, loud noise, fumes, noxious odors, dust, mist, gases, and poor ventilation; underground, confined, or restricted workspaces; and heights more than five stories above ground level. Incumbents may interact with upset staff and/or public and private representatives in interpreting and enforcing departmental policies and procedures. Positions in this class typically require: sitting, stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, talking, hearing, seeing, and repetitive motions. Sedentary Work: Exerting up to 10 pounds of force occasionally and/or a negligible amount of force frequently or constantly to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects. Sedentary work involves sitting most of the time. Jobs are sedentary if walking and standing are required only occasionally and all other sedentary criteria are met. Light Work: Exerting up to 25 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 pounds of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move objects. If the use of arm and/or leg controls requires exertion of forces greater than that for sedentary work and the worker sits most of the time, the job is rated for light work. Positions in this class may require local and statewide travel, as necessary. A successful candidate will be required to submit to and pass a background check prior to the appointment. Depending upon the position and/or assigned department, the background check may include but is not limited to civil and criminal history check, reference check, Live Scan, and/or credit check (as allowed under state law). Disaster Service Workers: As members of the County of Lake Emergency Services Organization, all Lake County employees are designated as Disaster Service Workers during a proclaimed emergency and may be required to perform certain emergency services at the direction of the department and / or County. The contents of this class specification shall not be construed to constitute any expressed or implied warranty or guarantee, nor shall it constitute a contract of employment. The County of Lake assumes no responsibility beyond the general accuracy of the document, nor does it assume responsibility for any errors or omissions in the information contained herein. The contents of this specification may be modified or revoked without notice. Terms and conditions of employment are determined through a "meet and confer" process and are subject to the Memorandum of Understanding currently in effect.

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